How To Find & Seal Mouse Entry Points
Mice and other rodents tend to breed rapidly, so infestations in a home can get out of hand quicker than you may think. The best way to prevent mouse infestations is to never let them get into your home in
What Is A Buck Moth Caterpillar?
Buck moth caterpillars are large, dark-colored caterpillars that can commonly be found in the Greater New Orleans area every year around the springtime and early summer. Some years there are copious amounts of them, while other years yield only a
Tips On Keeping Raccoons Away From Your Home
As fall approaches and the weather starts to slowly cool down, wild animals like squirrels, opossums, and raccoons begin creeping their way closer and closer to New Orleans area homes in search of food, water, and shelter. Raccoons can thrive
How To Spot An American Cockroach Infestation
Cockroaches are flat, brown or black scavenging insects with long antennae and legs. These insects are common pests found in homes across the United States. There are over 4,600 known cockroach species, with the most common species including Brown-Banded Cockroaches,
Identifying The Differences Between Flying Ants & Swarming Termites
While they may look similar to the untrained eye, flying ants and swarming termites have many differences, especially when it comes to the damage they can do to your home. Treatments for these two different pests vary greatly, so it’s
How To Identify & Treat Silverfish Infestations
If you’ve noticed odd signs of pest damage or have seen silvery insects in your home, especially at night, there is a good chance you have a silverfish infestation on your hands. Silverfish, also known as bristletails or paper fish,
Tips For Keeping Pests Out Of Your Apartment
Tips For Keeping Pests Out Of Your Apartment Controlling pests in an apartment can be tricky, especially if your landlord isn’t as proactive about it as they should be. To make matters worse, larger apartment complexes and multi-family homes can
How to Tell the Difference Between Different Insect Bites
Insect bites are never pleasant, but some are more worrisome than others. Knowing how to identify what type of insect bit you is the key to keeping yourself safe from harmful illnesses like Lyme disease and West Nile virus. Many
Centipede & Millipede Control In New Orleans
Centipede & Millipede Control In New Orleans Centipedes and millipedes are “myriapods”, meaning they’re a distant cousin to insects. These creepy crawlers aren’t particularly harmful to humans, but people generally do not want them in their homes or on their
What Makes Mosquito Bites Itchy?
With summer quickly approaching, mosquito populations are on the rise. Mosquitos are one of the most annoying pests that we have to deal with, as they’re constantly biting and causing itchy, red bumps on the skin. While most mosquito bites